Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility.
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| The ?/1 (on/standby) | • | Connect the mains lead to the mains securely. |
| switch does not function. |
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Power | The power is turned on | • | Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off, |
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| three hours. |
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| The VCR is plugged in | • Set VEILLE ECO in the RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR | |
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| menu to NON (see page 68). |
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Clock | The clock has stopped | • The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains. | |
the display window. |
| Reset the clock (and timer). | |
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| The playback picture | • | Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are | Additional |
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| using a monitor, set it to video input. |
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| TV screen. | • | If the VCR is connected to the TV with the PERITEL |
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| cable, make sure the MAGN or VIDEO indicator is lit in |
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| the display window. Use the t TV/MAGN button on the | Information |
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| The picture is not clear. | • | Adjust the tracking with the CHAINE +/– buttons on the |
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Playback | • The video heads are dirty (see the last page of |
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| Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using a Sony |
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| video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is |
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| not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your |
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| nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will |
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| be required). Do not use a commercially available liquid |
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| type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may damage |
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| the video heads. |
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| • | The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your |
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| local Sony service facility for more information. |
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| The picture has no | • | The SYST. COULEUR option in the RÉGLAGES |
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| UTILISATEUR menu is set to the wrong position. Set the |
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| option to conform to the system that the tape was recorded |
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